India’s historic gold haul at CWG, U.S. strikes on Syria, and other top stories of the day

April 14, 2018 07:42 pm | Updated 08:12 pm IST

CWG 2018: Manika Batra wins historic singles gold in table tennis

Besides guiding India to team gold, she paired up with veteran Mouma Das to win the country’s maiden women’s double silver.

CWG2018: Neeraj Chopra becomes first Indian to win gold in javelin throw

Neeraj was favourite for gold after his 85.94m throw last month at Patiala during the Federation Cup National Championships. | Neeraj Chopra profile

SC/ST Act verdict: Kerala files separate review petition

The 19-page review petition echoes the arguments of the Centre’s review petition. Written submissions filed recently by the Centre to augment its plea for review of the judgement said the verdict is causing disharmony and “great damage” to the country.

BJP Ministers to hand over resignation letters to Mehbooba

BJP leader Ram Madhav, the party’s general secretary in-charge of J&K, said the resignation of the ministers was to address the fears of not only its ally PDP and the people of Jammu and Kashmir but also the entire nation.

CBI makes second arrest in Unnao rape case

CBI arrests the woman who allegedly took the victim to BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar.

Hema Malini backs Maneka Gandhi on death penalty for rape of children below 12

Veteran actor and BJP MP echoes the views expressed by the Union Minister.

U.S. and allies launch strikes on Syria

A U.S. official said the strikes had targeted chemical production facilities. Another official said multiple types of bombs were used, and a variety of targets chosen. | ‘Mission accomplished’, says Trump

U.S. adds India to currency watch list with China

In addition to India, the U.S. Treasury report names five countries with potentially questionable foreign exchange policies that continue on the list from October: China, Germany, Japan, Korea and Switzerland.

CBI books UCO Bank ex-chief in ₹738-crore loan fraud case

Arun Kaul allegedly facilitated Era Engineering Infra India Limited in getting the loan. The firm’s CMD Hem Singh Bharana and chartered accountants Pankaj Jain and Vandna Sharda have also been booked.

IPL 2018: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Daredevils | Live updates

Ball-by-ball update of the game.

More: Ground Zero : The Pathalgadi rebellion — Adivasi villages in Jharkhand declare gram sabha as the only sovereign authority | What’s eating Novak Djokovic? | How yoga makes you a mountain with wings

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